Here at DHD we are committed to protecting the environment and reducing our carbon emissions. We feel that by taking steps to protect the planet, our actions will in turn encourage our customers and competitors to do the same.
Environmental Policy: - Each years “green” efforts are outlined in a formal Environmental & Sustainability Policy (Copies available upon request) - 4 Star member of the EcoStars Fleet Recognition Scheme, promoting green transport companies.
Reducing / Offsetting Carbon Emissions: - Yearly planting of broadleaf trees, in association with The Tree Appeal - Streamlined trailers to increase fuel efficiency and reduce carbon emissions - Modern fleet, utilising fuel efficient engines that reduce carbon emissions
Waste management:
- Recycle cardboard and polythene at our on site balers - Recycle all office waste paper and office consumables
Delivery Miles:
- Consultancy to maximise efficiencies within the product transport cycle, in order to reduce delivery miles.
101,060 =
The kgs of cardboard we recycled in 2009
11,820 =
The kgs of polythene we recycled in 2009
80 =
The cost in GBP for a tonne of landfill disposal
300 =
The number of trees we planted in association with The Tree Appeal
730 =
The kgs of CO2 captured by a single tree over it's lifetime
15 =
The % increase in efficiency by using more streamline trailers
17 =
The number of trees saved by recycling 1 tonne of paper.
33 =
The % reduction in office waste 08-09 through system automation